Care Associate 2nd SHIFT Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 2pm-10pm Full-time Job

OVERVIEW:

The HHA or Home Health Aide will provide basic nursing care to patients and residents within the scope of the nursing assistant responsibilities and performs basic nursing procedures under the direction of the licensed nurse supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides quality care and assistance to residents in accordance with the resident philosophy and policies and resident rights
• Assists residents in meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs
• Adheres to each resident’s Level of Care (LOC), notifies supervisor of any changes in resident’s condition
• Answers and responds to resident calls in a timely manner
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Checks residents every two (2) hours and reports findings
• Completes assignment sheets daily.
• Encourages residents to attend meals in the dining room by escorting to and from Dining room
• Assists residents with meals in ways that meet their individual needs and desires, while being cognizant of changes in appetites and physical abilities to eat and drink
• Assists with cleaning and setting the dining room as directed by supervisor
• Assists with cleaning and tidying resident’s room as directed by supervisor
• Assists with resident’s personal laundry as directed by supervisor
• Establishes and maintains good relationships with residents and their families
• Disposes of all incontinent products according to OSHA regulations and Company policy
• Practices proper body mechanics when lifting following safety guidelines
• Responds to resident emergencies Works assigned schedule 2
• Follows proper procedure for clocking in and out for shifts
• Follows guidelines for uniforms and wears name badge daily
• Follows policy on signing equipment in and out, and uses Company assigned equipment properly as intended
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or three-six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Does not qualify as supervisory role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 82-Unit 88 Bed Assisted Living Community

This job operates in a professional office and senior living environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.

• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations.

• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.

• Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.

• Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and other conditions.

• Use personal protective equipment and supplies when needed:

• Subject to infectious diseases, substances, and odors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

• Able to stand or walk 75% of the day.

• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions.

• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping.

• Able to talk and hear effectively to convey instructions and information to residents and team members.

TRAVEL:

• Travel is primarily local during the business day.